
Southern Snow
The New Guide to Winter Sports from Maryland to the Southern Appalachians
Randy Johnson(Author)
The University of North Carolina Press
Published on 30. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-1-4696-5420-1 (ISBN)
Description
This guide provides everything you need to know to discover the South's best-kept secrets of winter recreation: snow-covered mountains, remote yet accessible trails, high-quality downhill and cross-country skiing, sparkling resorts and peaceful cabins, and of course, southern hospitality. Randy Johnson is a knowledgeable guide who shares his years of experience enjoying the winter wonders from the mountains of western Maryland down the Appalachian corridor all the way to northern Alabama.
Features include:
All-in-one guide to the ski areas, winter trails, and mountaineering opportunities in the six-state southern snowbelt
Tips on lodging, dining, nightlife, outfitters, lessons, childcare, activities for the nonskier, and more
Well-illustrated with photos and user-friendly maps for hikes and backcountry ski areas
Entertaining and informative background on the surprising history of the southern ski industry
Practical advice for finding up-to-the-minute information on weather and resort conditions
Whether you're just visiting, new to the region, or a lifelong resident, this is the only book you need to make the most of southern snow.
Features include:
All-in-one guide to the ski areas, winter trails, and mountaineering opportunities in the six-state southern snowbelt
Tips on lodging, dining, nightlife, outfitters, lessons, childcare, activities for the nonskier, and more
Well-illustrated with photos and user-friendly maps for hikes and backcountry ski areas
Entertaining and informative background on the surprising history of the southern ski industry
Practical advice for finding up-to-the-minute information on weather and resort conditions
Whether you're just visiting, new to the region, or a lifelong resident, this is the only book you need to make the most of southern snow.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Chapel Hill
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
75 halftones, 21 maps, 4 tables
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
670 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4696-5420-1 (9781469654201)
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Randy Johnson
Southern Snow
The New Guide to Winter Sports from Maryland to the Southern Appalachians
E-Book
09/2019
The University of North Carolina Press
€19.49
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Person
Randy Johnson is an accomplished travel writer, editor, and author of numerous books, including Grandfather Mountain: The History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon.